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Please note that the author is not a veterinarian. Please consult your vet for any medical advice about your pet. Growing up, a sense of wonder at nature and a love for animals was instilled in us. A normal weekend was spent at Elachee Nature Center in Oakwood, GA learning about the climate that controlled…

Swimmer’s ear or otitis externa is a painful infection of the outer ear and the canal. It affects people of all age-groups especially in summers when one goes for swimming. Therefore the disorder is also called swimmer’s ear. Our canal is cylindrical in shape and extends right from the outer ear to the eardrum. The…

Education in recent decades has taken on a cautionary role for children. Teachers tell first-year infants that they must not cross the road without looking and older boys and girls are warned about the hazards of drugs, solvents or unprotected sex. Yet amid all this hardly a word is said about taking care of their…

Since Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, people who previously had limited or no access to public places now move about with a degree of ease in the workplace. While these people have their challenges with sight, hearing or movement, those who work with them are often confused about how to interact…

When people think of a sexy voice on phone chat or dating lines, they may envision a young, curvy lady speaking slowly with bass-like vocals similar to Natasha from the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoons. Men may try to go for a deep baritone like late soul crooner Barry White. While some people find these types…

The 2007 Citroen Dispatch is better in every aspect than its predecessor. It is capable of carrying heavier loads, has an option of two wheelbases and two roof heights giving three cargo volumes. The Dispatch is now a noteworthy contender along with the large medium vans such Renault Traffic and Volkswagen Transporter. Citroen Dispatch boasts…

Hearing aid technology is ever-improving. The first form of hearing assistance that was effective to some degree was in the form of ram horn shaped amplifier used in Europe. This material was the predecessor for hearing technology which we have today. Even earlier than that, the first forms of hearing assistance were wooden ears that…

Stuttering, or stammering as it is more often called in Europe, is one of the most common childhood speech disorders. It is lumped into the broader category of speech dysfluency. Normal speech dysfluency tends to be differentiated from stuttering in that it is less frequent, less bothersome to children, and less likely to be associated…

Reading is a neurological process performed by the brain. When a child finds learning to read hard, the reason almost always lies in the mechanics of this neurological process. By understanding the process, how it can go wrong and the symptoms of each potential problem, it is far easier to understand the situation and fix…

We all know that an image can tell thousands of words. But which words the image will tell depends on many things. The most two important aspects of a photo are composition, and lighting. To tell the story for our purpose, rightly, right arrangement of objects and people are very crucial. Suppose, you need a…

“How much does a funeral cost?” is one of the most asked questions received from consumers. That cost is determined by (3) three things: type of services (traditional, graveside, memorial, etc.), merchandise (casket,vault, etc.) and advances (i.e. grave space, interment fees, flowers, etc.). The average family will experience the lost of a loved one every…

Craniosacral therapy (CST) was developed about 30 years ago by John Upledger, DO. Dr. Upledger originally studied the practice of cranial osteopathy, which was devised by William Sutherland, DO in the early twentieth century, but adapted it based on his own research and personal observation during his career as an osteopathic physician. Craniosacral therapy is…

A healthy diet plan means a well balanced diet plan. Having a well balanced diet plan is the key to a healthy diet. Keeping healthy is the best thing that you can do for yourself. Eating what you need and nothing extra will not only give your body the nutrition it needs but will also…

How to Lose Weight Fast: Make Use of Quick Weight Loss Hypnotherapy There is growing number of individuals, whether they are male or female, old or young, are currently struggling to deal with their weight. Now, it is easy for anyone to lose weight with hypnotherapy. Read all about it in this article. Rather than…

All homes should have a first aid kit. It's just a logical precaution for you and your family. However, your pets may need first aid at some time in their lives, too. Being able to provide immediate care after an injury, for example, can save your cat's life, or at least provide comfort while on…